Local Events

  • Mackay Home Show and Caravan, Camping Expo (May 2017)

    Mingle among other likeminded home, caravan and camping enthusiasts on 19th – 21st May 2017 at the Mackay Showgrounds. Over 100 businesses will be on display, showcasing products and services from solar panels and pools to motorhomes and camping gear. This is the perfect event...

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  • Mackay Festival of Arts (7 – 16 July)

    If you’re after the ideal family event on your holiday in the Mackay region, then the Mackay Festival of Arts is certainly for you! This fantastic 10 day program will see a wide variety of visual arts, music, theatre and family events. Apart from fantastic...

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  • Mackay Airport Beach Horse Racing Festival (17 – 19 August)

    The event of the year is almost here! The iconic Mackay Airport Beach Horse Racing Festival will deliver four days packed with entertainment and fun for the whole family! This one of the most popular weeks of the year for Mackay so you better get...

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  • Sarina Beach Coconut Festival (19 August)

    Join this annual one day event showcasing arts, culture and entertainment of the Sarina region. The Sarina Beach Coconut Festival will host a range of fun games, workshops and other highlights including: Coconut relays Palm weaving De-husking and de-nutting Free camel rides, Kite surfing Kite...

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  • Seaforth Bowls Club

    The Seaforth Bowls Club is our local club and like most locals, they have frequent events including the awesome Barefoot Bowls, social club parties, Melbourne Cup celebrations, Christmas and New Years parties. Check out what great local events are coming up below and don’t forget...

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  • Markets in the Mackay Region (All year)

    There are plenty of markets in Mackay and the surrounding region including Seaforth, Clermont, Eungella, Finch Hatton and Louise Creek to name a few. Make a day of it and tempt your taste buds with locally grown Mackay produce, listen to live music, and wander...

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